Royal Mint celebrates Spice Girls with iconic coins

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3 Mar 2026 • 10:14 AM MYT
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  • The Royal Mint is releasing official coins featuring the Spice Girls to commemorate 30 years since their debut single “Wannabe” and album Spice.
  • Designed by artist Ffion Rees, the collectable £5 denomination coins depict all five band members in silhouette, complete with their autographs.
  • This collection is the first in the Royal Mint's "music legends" series to offer packaging dedicated to individual band members, with five distinct designs available.
  • The brilliant uncirculated colour versions of the coins are strictly limited to 15,000 worldwide, with gold and silver editions also available.
  • The band expressed their honour at being the first female group to receive this recognition, with the collection launching on the Royal Mint's website from March 3, starting at £18.50.

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